Health Behavior, Older Adults (65 Years and Older), Pain, Self-Compassion, Self-Efficacy
Conditions
Keywords
Self-compassion, Self-efficacy, Older adults, Postural awareness, Health-promoting lifestyle, Pain
Brief summary
This cross-sectional observational study aims to examine the relationship between self-compassion, self-efficacy, postural awareness, pain, quality of life, and health-promoting lifestyle behaviors in adults aged 65 years and older. Data will be collected using validated self-report questionnaires administered online. The findings are expected to contribute to a better understanding of psychological factors associated with physical and behavioral health outcomes in older adults.
Detailed description
Aging is associated with increased physical challenges, chronic pain, postural changes, and psychological stress. Psychological resources such as self-compassion and self-efficacy may play a protective role in maintaining both mental and physical health in older adults. This cross-sectional observational study will recruit older adults aged 65 years and above. Participants will complete validated questionnaires assessing self-compassion, self-efficacy, postural awareness, pain, health-promoting lifestyle behaviors, and quality of life. Statistical analyses will include correlation and regression models to examine associations and predictors of pain and health-related behaviors.
Interventions
Participants complete validated self-report questionnaires to assess self-compassion, self-efficacy, postural awareness, pain, quality of life, and health-promoting lifestyle behaviors. No therapeutic or behavioral intervention is applied.
Sponsors
Acibadem University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Aged 65 years and older * Able to read and understand Turkish * Able to complete online questionnaires independently * Provided informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Diagnosis of severe cognitive impairment (e.g., dementia or Alzheimer's disease) * Severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia or bipolar disorder) * Inability to complete questionnaires independently * Incomplete or inconsistent questionnaire responses
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Self-compassion level | At baseline | Self-compassion will be assessed using the Self-Compassion Scale, a validated self-report questionnaire that evaluates individuals' compassionate attitude toward themselves across multiple dimensions. |
| Self-efficacy level | At baseline | Self-efficacy will be assessed using the The Self-Efficacy Scale, which measures an individual's belief in their ability to cope with a variety of challenging demands in life. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Postural awareness | At baseline | Postural awareness will be evaluated using the Postural Awareness Scale, a self-report instrument assessing awareness of body posture and posture-related attentional regulation. |
| Pain severity | At baseline | Pain severity will be assessed using the Geriatric Pain Measure, a multidimensional questionnaire designed to evaluate pain intensity and pain-related functional impact in older adults. |
| Health-promoting lifestyle behaviors | At baseline | Health-promoting lifestyle behaviors will be assessed using the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile, which evaluates behaviors related to physical activity, nutrition, stress management, health responsibility, interpersonal relations, and self-actualization. |
| Quality of life score | At baseline | Quality of life will be assessed using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire, which evaluates physical, psychological, social, and environmental domains of quality of life. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
CONTACTNuray Alaca, Assoc. Prof
CONTACTAli Ömer ACAR
Outcome results
None listed